The delightfully outrageous musical following the journey of two missionaries opens for a three-week run.
Date and timeThursday, Jan. 15, to Sunday, Feb. 1
Join chefs and culinary aficionados for an evening exploring the traditions of three Asian rice dishes — and get a chance to taste each one.
Date and timeThursday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m.
Justin Jay and a lineup of fellow DJs bring electrifying vibes at this free dance party.
Date and timeThursday, Jan. 15, 5 to 10 p.m.
It’s the last chance to catch Stephen Sondheim’s fairy-tale mashup.
Date and timeThursday, Jan. 15, to Saturday, Jan. 17
Distract yourself from the never-ending circus that is life with Cirque du Soleil’s stunning visuals and acrobatics under the big top.
Date and timeThursday, Jan. 15, to Sunday, Jan. 18
Comedy lovers, lock in. The three-week festival features the city’s best standups — including The Standard’s very own Comedy Correspondent Sophia Garrow — and actors like Elizabeth Banks and Randall Park.
Source: Jakub MosurDate and timeThursday, Jan. 15, to Sunday, Feb. 1
If your music taste is a little bit of R&B, electronic, hip-hop, and everything in between, you’ll love this show featuring six-piece band the Seshen and Sacramento-based Rituals of Mine.
Date and timeFriday, Jan. 16, 9 p.m.
Get your hands dirty and give back by participating in restoration projects at the Presidio, Fort Mason, and other national park sites.
Date and timeFriday, Jan. 16, to Monday, Jan. 19
More than 50 museums, galleries, and organizations are hosting special programming and receptions during the 10 most art-filled days of the year.Â
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Date and timeFriday, Jan. 16, to Sunday, Jan. 25
Party hard with stunning views of the bay on Hotel VIA’s glitzy rooftop until the sun goes down.
Date and timeSaturday, Jan. 17, 1 to 6 p.m.
Allow Kevin Dublin, Magick Altman, and Tongo Eisen-Martin to ground you with midday poetry and spoken word inspired by the intergenerational and diverse perspectives of the YBCA’s current exhibition, “Bay Area Then.”
Date and timeSaturday, Jan. 17, 12 to 1 p.m.
RIP Bob Weir. Pay your respects to the founding Grateful Dead member with this five-hour disco mixing the band’s tracks with the pulse of contemporary artists like Tame Impala and legends like Led Zeppelin.
Source: Jay Blakesberg for The StandardDate and timeSunday, Jan. 18, 9 p.m.
In collaboration with Oakland-based community organization Smartbomb (opens in new tab), SFJAZZ hosts DJs and vendors in the lobby ahead of performances by saxophonist Braxton Cook, the Kiefer Trio, and saxophonist/composer Josh Johnson.
Date and timeSunday, Jan. 18, 4 p.m.
They’re silly, they’re sporty, they’re endlessly entertaining. The Harlem Globetrotters take over the Warriors’ home court to celebrate a century of legendary dunks and tricks.
Date and timeSunday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m.
Honor the life and legacy of Claude, San Francisco’s sweet albino alligator friend who died in December, with a free outdoor celebration.
Source: Courtesy California Academy of SciencesDate and timeSunday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Paying homage to the historic Selma to Montgomery marches, thousands will join the 1.5-mile trek from San Francisco’s Caltrain station to Yerba Buena Gardens, culminating in an interfaith ceremony and music festival (opens in new tab).
Date and timeMonday, Jan, 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Don’t hang up your skates just yet! Union Square’s holiday tradition will stay frozen for one final daylong session.
Date and timeSunday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sold-out eventsJan. 16: Ramy Youssef: “Love Beam 7000” at Palace of Fine Arts (opens in new tab)Jan. 17: Dropout and SF Sketchfest Present: Crowd Control at Cobb’s Comedy Club (opens in new tab)Looking ahead